We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat with peel is 63.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Kumquat is Malpighiales and Sapindales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.